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Valentine's Day Cakes Now Available
Monday, January 17, 2022
Melt their heart with a Valentine's Day Ice Cream Cake! Order your cake now in time to celebrate the day of love with this cookies 'n' cream ice cream cake, ocvered in rich chocolate ganache and dark chocolate shavings. If you want a special message written around the heart, we can do that too! Order online by February 11th to pick up in store by February 14th. (you can always order early and celebrate love any day of the week!). 72 hours notice needed; only available to order online for in store pick up [...] read more
J.P. Licks Andover (23 Park Street) is hiring a General Manager!
Thursday, January 13, 2022
No need to drive into the city for an amazing job! Quirky, fun, artsy, unique, comfortable, friendly, happy... these are words often used to described the vibe in our stores. No boring desk job here! Work with a great crew, jive to good music, drink good coffee, and brighten people’s day with amazing ice cream! We offer competitive wages, 75% paid medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K, sick time, vacation pay, quarterly bonus plan, and discounted and free J.P. Licks products. If you are interested in joining our team please send your resume to jobs@jplicks.com. [...] read more
Toasted Marshmallow and Fruity Pebbles Specialty Frappes
Monday, January 3, 2022
Chocolate and Marshmallow. Fruity Pebbles and Whipped Cream. We've brought back two of your favorite flavor combos in our Specialty Frappes. Bring in a straw and get sipping! [...] read more
Van Gogh's A Starry Night
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Inspired by the Imagine Van Gogh exhibit currently showing at the SOWA Powerstation in Boston, we are proud to introduce the final new flavor of our 40th anniversary year, "A Starry Night". Cake Batter ice cream with a marshmallow swirl and bright colorful candy sequins, immerse yourself in flavor then visit the exhibition to step inside Van Gogh's world. [...] read more
Shop Small, Shop Local
Friday, November 26, 2021
Support your local neighborhood stores and make everyone on your gift giving list happy with a gift card to J.P. Licks, coffee roasted in our own JP headquarters, or some J.P. Licks merch! We've been here to support our community since 1981 and plan to stick around for a long time to come!https://jplickscoffee.com/ [...] read more
Get To Know Founder/Owner Vincent Petryk
Thursday, November 18, 2021
You'd know him if you saw him, in his trademark J.P. Licks tshirt, red suspenders, and silver nailpolish. Since the day he opened the first J.P. Licks in Jamaica Plain in 1981 to the opening of his 17th location in 2019, to just this morning founder/owner Vincent Petyrk is a part of every step of bringing you your favorite ice cream. From store design to new ice cream creations and especially making sure happiness stays on the menu.Get to know J.P. Licks' founder/owner in a recent case study published by ter*ra fir*ma. [...] read more
Searching for Kosher Food? Look no further!
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
J.P. Licks has been kosher for over two decades now. When founder/owner Vincent Petryk opened the doors of his stores in Coolidge Corner and Newton Centre, he decided the best way to serve his neighbors was to become kosher-certified. Jewish Boston recognizes us as one of the top 6 kosher restaurants in the area - plus we always have vegan options available if you are kosher AND vegan! Check out some additional delicious non-dessert optons in this Jewish Arts collection of restaurants. [...] read more
Best of Boston @BostonMagazine
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
When Vincent Petryk founded J.P. Licks in a small storefront in Jamaica Plain in 1981, he knew he had something special but he had no idea what it would be 40 years later. Yet here we are! Thank you, Boston Magazine, for voting us "2021 Best Ice Cream"https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/2021/j-p-licks-6/ [...] read more
Desert Pear Pink Drink
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Introducing one of the most refreshing drinks you will ever have! A dairy free combination of coconut milk and desert pear syrup with a bold fruitiness and bright fuchsia hue. The only thing more fun than drinking our Desert Pear Pink Drink might be stirring everything together and watching the color change! [...] read more
Limited Edition Johnny Cupcakes T-shirt & Flavor Available
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Back in 2020, we began a collaboration with our Newbury Street neighbors, Johnny Cupcakes. Obviously, things were put on hold for a while but our new flavor, Applewood Smoked Vanilla, and a limited edition t-shirt are now available in all J.P. Licks stores. Vincent and Johnny collaborated on creating both the tee and the flavor - sweet treats as unique as their businesses! You can also order your limited edition tee online. [...] read more
Explore Jamaica Plain with Alaina Pinto
Thursday, June 24, 2021
We love our Jamaica Plain hometown, a beautiful neighborhood in this great city of Boston. Take a new look at JP with Alaina Pinto, who stopped by J.P. Licks to speak with Vince about all things Jamaica Plain and ice cream. Take a look - she'll introduce you to farms, restaurants, and more! [...] read more
Yoga in the Park at Assembly Row
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Headed to Assembly Row for Yoga in the Park this weekend? Every Saturday from 9 am - 10 am (weather permitting) now through September, yoga classes will be offered in the park. Stop by J.P. Licks afterward from 10 am - 11 am for 1/2 off any coffee beverage as you prep for the rest of your day! *bring in your mat so we know you've been part of Yoga in the Park *offer only good in our Assembly Row store *offer only good 10 am - 11 am on Saturdays [...] read more
Help Us Shape The Future
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
J.P. Licks has been bringing you new products and old favorites for 40 years. We'd like to know - is there anything new you’d like to see on the menu as we head toward our next anniversary? Please take a second to let us know in this brief survey (seriously, it could not get any briefer!). Thank you! [...] read more
We're Hiring!
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
We're looking for ice cream makers and scoopers/baristas to join our team! Ice cream for all stores is made in our Jamaica Plain headquarters. Hours are flexible and pay is competitive and you'll be trained on the ice cream making. Apply to be an ice cream maker by sending your resume to productionjobs@jplicks.comIf you want to scoop smiles this summer, please reach out to the store in which you are interested via our website or go in and fill out an application in person! [...] read more
Cakes with Cake Now Available!
Friday, April 2, 2021
Just in time to celebrate our 40th anniversary, new cakes are available at J.P. Licks! Your two favorite flavors of ice cream sandwiched between a layer of chocolate or yellow cake and then decorated with any of our fun designs! Celebrate anything and everything with them - including just because a day ends in "y". Head over to our cake page to order. (Only available in medium, 72 hours needed to make specialty cakes.) [...] read more
J.P. Licks Artists Go To Washington
Monday, March 22, 2021
Both Jamaal Eversley and Fernando Fula have displayed their artwork in our stores - Jamaal in Mission Hill and Boylston Street and Fernando in our Southie store. Now, their work will be seen in DC too! They created a portrait for former Boston mayor Marty Walsh to bring with him as he moves to become the Labor Secretary for President Biden. We're so thrilled for them and are happy to say we knew them when!Read all about it here! [...] read more
Harvard Square In The News
Friday, March 5, 2021
Our Harvard Square store recently made the news! The Harvard Crimson created a photoessay looking at the folks who have been hard at work in the square since the pandemic started one year ago. Our team has been in the store serving up ice cream, coffee, and smiles throughout. We're opened at 9 am Mon-Sat and 10 am on Sundays for your breakfast needs too! Come by and say hi until 10 pm every day. [...] read more
MorningStar Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches
Monday, January 11, 2021
Introducing our MorningStar Sausage Egg and Cheese Sandwiches. We serve them on your choice of a toasted bagel, toasted English Muffin, or a delicious buttered croissant. They go great with a cappuccino or a cup of our cold brew coffee. These new sandwiches are currently available at 6 of our 17 stores.* All of our locations have a full espresso bar and fresh brewed coffee roasted in our JP headquarters. Come in anytime for a pick me up.*Jamaica Plain, Assembly Row, Harvard Square, Legacy Place, One Brigham Circle, and West Roxbury [...] read more
Bring Our Hot Chocolate Home
Friday, January 1, 2021
Our award winning Hot Chocolate is available to bring home. You can grab a cone - enough for two servings, or one of our two different sizes of bottles. All you need to do is add hot milk and then sit back and enjoy. It's also easy to order online at our coffee website to send anywhere in the Continental U.S.A. [...] read more
Coffee Grounds For Composting Are Back
Sunday, October 4, 2020
We paused at the beginning of of the pandemic but we're back! Used coffee grounds will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Jamaica Plain store for you to pick up (while supplies last) to use in your gardens or compost piles. Set up on table near the door, come in and grab one and try a coffee while you're at it! It’s great for your garden:Adding coffee grounds to your soil helps with drainage, water retention, and aeration and decreases how much you need to depend on chemical fertilizers (more info will be available on our website [...] read more
J.P. Licks Andover (23 Park Street) is hiring a General Manager!
Thursday, January 13, 2022
No need to drive into the city for an amazing job! Quirky, fun, artsy, unique, comfortable, friendly, happy... these are words often used to described the vibe in our stores. No boring desk job here! Work with a great crew, jive to good music, drink good coffee, and brighten people’s day with amazing ice cream! We offer competitive wages, 75% paid medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K, sick time, vacation pay, quarterly bonus plan, and discounted and free J.P. Licks products. If you are interested in joining our team please send your resume to jobs@jplicks.com. [...] read more
Peach Season Is Here!
Monday, August 2, 2021
We waited for perfect peaches to bring you one of your favorite seasonal favorites. Peach Ice Cream is available for a limited time - enjoy on a cup, in a cone, or as a frappe. You can also have your peaches in a sundae or smoothie. Get scooping! [...] read more
LixWich, the Ice Cream Sandwich Glow Up
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
We like a good sandwich but we LOVE a great ice cream sandwich! Our Lixwiches made Eater Boston's Where to Eat Ice Cream Sandwiches Around Boston list. We're celebrating with a lixwich - want one? [...] read more
We will miss you Donald Hernstrom!
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
J.P. Licks is devastated by the loss of a founding member of our family this week. Don started making ice cream with Vince in 1981 in our very first store at the corner of Moraine and Centre street. Don and Vince randomly met at Flannigan’s (JP supermarket) and began to share their love of food, and flavorings. For 40 years, Don created ice cream, toppings, basically anything Vince could dream up, he created. From Pad Thai to the best Vanilla. No challenge was too small or flavor too weak. He was Mr. Fix it and "Doctor Don," so passionate [...] read more
Snow Dog Saturdays at MarketStreet, Lynnfield
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Stop by our store in the MarketStreet Shopping Plaza every Saturday in March for Snow Dogs, an event celebrating pups and benefiting Kobe Henro Pet Food Bank. With any purchase you make in our store, you can grab a cow paw for your puppy pal for only $1.50. Cow paws were developed in partnership with the MSPCA and are a dairy free frozen treat with honey and peanut butter that your dog can enjoy safely. Come on out and make a day of it! [...] read more
Cookies 'n' Cream Sundaes and Frappes
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Dress up your favorite Cookies 'n' Cream flavor (we have peanut butter, coffee, mint, and original) as a frappe or sundae! Take home a sundae - your favorite Cookies 'n' Cream flavor with crumbled cookies, hot fudge, whipped cream and a whole Oreo®- or sip it through a straw with chocolate drizzle and whipped cream. [...] read more
Announcing...Cookie³!
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
What do you get when you combine Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Dough, and Hydrox Cookies?Pure Perfection!Please welcome the newest flavor to our J.P. Licks family...Cookie³!!! [...] read more
J.P. Licks As A Literary Device!
Monday, August 31, 2020
Janae Marks wrote the book “From the Desk of Zoe Washington”, set in Medford, Somerville, and Cambridge, MA. One of the places Zoe and her friends and family visit is the J.P. Licks in Davis Square and we just had to sit down and chat with her about how she came to set some of her story at J.P. Licks!1. How did you decide where to set Zoe’s story? Did you grow up or go to school near Davis Square?I went to college at Tufts University, so I lived on campus down the road from Davis Square for several [...] read more
New! Improved Cake Ordering!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Click Here to Order In-Stock and Custom Ice Cream Cakes!We are updating our online order system to make it easier than ever to order your Ice Cream Cake for pickup at your local J.P. Licks store.If you already have a Cow Card account, you may log in with your username, and automatically accrue points, redeem reward dollars, and pay with stored value. Forgot your Username?Every store has a selection of in-stock cakes that can be ready for pickup in two hours, complete with your desired inscription.Create your own custom cake, [...] read more
All Stores are Open for Take out and Delivery
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Thank you for your continued support of your small, neighborhood businesses! All J.P. Licks locations are open for take out and delivery is available via online third party apps. You can still order and pick up cakes, baked goods, pounds of coffee, pints, quarts, lixwiches, and more and come in for a cone or your daily latte!Check our website for store hours as we continue to adapt as more information develops. We will continue to follow all state mandated requirements, including closing all locations no later than 11 pm.Thank you for your continued support during these unique and ever [...] read more
Order Our Coffee Online!
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
If you've moved away or just want to send your favorite coffee to someone far way, you can now order our fresh-roasted coffee beans and have them shipped anywhere in the continental USA! Roasted in our JP store, you can have them sent whole or ground. Check out www.jplickscoffee.com and start enjoying our coffee everywhere. [...] read more
Introducing Our Newest Product Line: Dairy Free Oat Milk Ice Cream!
Friday, September 20, 2019
The newest oat based flavor to join the J.P. Licks family: Mint Chip! Creamy and full of flavor, this oat based ice cream is also vegan and gluten free. We can't wait for you to try it! [...] read more
Our New Store in Andover Is Open!
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Now open at 28 Park Street in Andover! Come in and meet us - we can't wait to scoop you some ice cream, pour you a cup of coffee, or warm up a pastry! Open every day from 9 am -11 pm. See you soon!Sign Up For Our Monthly Lix Fix Newsletter. [...] read more
New Stores Open in Southie & Newbury Street!!
Friday, March 15, 2019
397 West BroadwayHello South Boston, we look forward to servng you! Grab an ice cream or coffee and enjoy the warm glow of the coolest marshmallowy lights floating from the ceiling and exposed brick walls.Hours: Sun-Thur: 8am to 10pm, Fri-Sat: 8am to 11pm 179 Newbury StreetWe’re back on Newbury Street after 6 years away. Our New-Newbury Street store is between Dartmouth & Exeter streets, downstairs. Vince even brought back the mosaic tile look from the original Newbury Street store and picked out cool,vibey lighting! This marks our 15th store and we’re so excited to be back in this part [...] read more
Rewards Members-Buy 10 Get One Free!
Friday, March 15, 2019
We are certain you will love our fresh roasted coffee beans and will want to make our roasts your daily at-home coffee fix. For every 10 pounds of coffee you purchase we will give you one pound free. The free pound will be automatically added to your Rewards Account. If you are not a member yet, you can download the app here.Do you have a Rewards Card but have not registered yet? Make sure you are registered so you can take complete advantage of special members-only offers and free birthday ice creams! [...] read more
City Counselor Matt O'Malley and J.P. Licks Announce Coffee Composting Program!
Saturday, February 16, 2019
We were inspired by Councilor Matt O’Malley’s initiatives – the plastic bag ban and his push to get curbside composting started in Boston. We are happy to help push that effort toward sustainability along by starting to make the coffee grounds available. With so many environmentally conscious people in Boston & the surrounding towns and us having this amazing resource of coffee grounds, it felt like an easy way to connect with the neighborhoods we call home. It’s great for your garden:Adding coffee grounds to your soil helps with drainage, water retention, and aeration and decreases how much you [...] read more
3 Store Events! Join Us On January 10th
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
South Boston, Newbury Street and South Bay Center all opened in 2018 and we are taking a day to celebrate all three. We look forward to meeting all of new neighbors. Join is for Buy One Get One Free ice cream, win prizes and hang out with Clementine. All Day- Buy On Get One Free ice cream and 1/2 off all coffee and espresso drinks. (only at these three stores)1:00- 7:00 Play games and win prizes including a year of free ice cream! Clementine will visit 2 stores, Newbury Street from 1:00 to 3:00 and South Boston from 5:00 [...] read more